THE FRAMEWORK OF EXPERIENCING GOD

I. The Biblical EXPECTATION

Matthew 6:2 (ESV)

“Thus, when you give ...

Matthew 6:5 (ESV)

“And when you pray, ....

Matthew 6:16 (ESV)

“And when you fast,...

THE OPERATIVE WORD IS “WHEN”

Principle: Giving, praying and fasting are SACRIFICIAL in nature. You cannot GET from the Lord if you are not GIVING UP for the Lord. Power has always come through SACRIFICE

II. The Biblical MOTIVE

Matthew 6:4 (ESV)

so that your giving may be in secret.....

Matthew 6:6 (ESV)

But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door....

Matthew 6:18 (ESV)

that your fasting may not be seen by others....

III. The Biblical INSIGHT

GIVING

Matthew 6:4 (ESV)

And your Father who sees in secret...

PRAYER

Matthew 6:6 (ESV)

And your Father who sees in secret..

FASTING

Matthew 6:18 (ESV)

And your Father who sees in secret....

IV. The Divine DEMONSTRATION

Matthew 6:4 (ESV)

so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Matthew 6:6 (ESV)

But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Matthew 6:18 (ESV)

that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.